Castaic, CA – A major freeway closure has been issued along Interstate 5 in the Grapevine area Friday after a large gas line rupture triggered hazardous conditions north of Lake Hughes Road. Both northbound and southbound lanes are shut down between State Route 138 and State Route 126, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Officials said the rupture sent large boulders onto the roadway, creating dangerous travel conditions and forcing immediate closures. The Los Angeles County Fire Department has issued a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents due to the risk of gas exposure and unstable debris.
According to CHP, the closure could extend further depending on ongoing safety assessments. Emergency crews remain at the scene monitoring the situation, and motorists are being turned away from the Grapevine in both directions.
Drivers are advised to avoid the area and use alternate routes through Highway 14 or U.S. 101. Authorities said updates will be shared as new information becomes available.
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